CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated

Selenium sulfide · Shampoo · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Selenium sulfide 1%

Purpose

Purpose Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, anti-dandruff

Uses

Use for the relief of flaking, and itching associated with dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis and to help prevent their recurrence.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. for color-treated or permed hair, rinse thoroughly. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body.

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. for color-treated or permed hair, rinse thoroughly.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Directions shake well shampoo, then rinse thoroughly for best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.

Other information

Other information store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, cocamide MEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, magnesium aluminum silicate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, fragrance, menthol, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, sodium chloride, blue 1, red 33.

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-866-567-8600

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Health (revised Jun 4, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
51316-719Selenium Sulfide 10 mg/mL
Shampoo
CVS HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated used for?

Use for the relief of flaking, and itching associated with dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis and to help prevent their recurrence.

Who makes CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated?

CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Health.